2016
Articles
Zika Virus – be alert, not alarmed say experts
University of Sydney experts say a causal relationship between Zika virus infection during pregnancy and microcephaly is strongly suspected but not yet proven as the WHO declared the mosquito-borne virus a global public health threat.
Why Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people should care about the Australian Republic
An Australian Republic could open doors to sovereignty for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples, writes Professor Jakelin Troy.
Mathematics to become a prerequisite for University of Sydney admission
The University of Sydney will lead the charge to address the national crisis in science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) by introducing mathematic prerequisites for a number of its courses from 2019.
Weed research focus for GRDC, University joint new role
The Grains Research and Development Corporation and the University of Sydney have created a joint role to find solutions to controlling weeds resistant to once highly effective herbicides including the world's most commonly used herbicide, glyphosate. It has been estimated that in Australia alone, farmers lose more than $3 billion annually because of weeds.
Professor Katherine Belov to lead global engagement strategy
Professor Katherine Belov appointed to the new role of Pro-Vice-Chancellor (Global Engagement).
Medication use in older men linked to risk of death and frailty
Medication use among men aged 70 years and older is linked to a heightened risk of death and frailty, new research reveals.
Better psychological support needed for families affected by Sudden Cardiac Death
Families need psychological support as early as possible after a sudden death
A disarming lesson from the Pacific
America's epidemic of gun violence has seen both President Barack Obama and Hillary Clinton wondering aloud if Australia might have part of the answer. But there's much more to this for the Asia-Pacific region than a brief, doomed flicker in the US election debate.
Octopuses shed their asocial reputation
Octopuses are generally viewed as solitary creatures who change colour to hide from predators. Researchers have found octopuses do have a social life - and it's not without drama.
Shifting public opinion towards the monarchy in Australia
Support for the monarchy in Australia is at its highest level since the 1990s thanks to the arrival of new royal family members and a declining number and frequency of royal scandals, new research reveals.